The newest hotel on Walt Disney World property, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando, has celebrated its grand opening. 11 May 2023 saw the grand opening of the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando ? a new addition to the Walt Disney World property.

As of February 2026, the "newest" accommodations on Walt Disney World property are the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, which opened in late 2024. While not a standalone hotel, this massive new DVC tower added significant capacity and modern luxury to the iconic resort. In terms of entirely new rooms, several existing resorts have just completed massive overhauls in early 2026. Disney’s Pop Century Resort completed a full lobby and guest room transformation in February 2026, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village) is currently finishing a major room refurbishment set to wrap up in May 2026. If you are looking for a brand-new standalone hotel experience near the parks, the Evermore Orlando Resort (though technically just off-property but part of the Disney "Good Neighbor" ecosystem) opened its doors in early 2024 with a massive crystal lagoon and luxury flats, representing the newest large-scale lodging development in the immediate area.

As of June 2024, the newest hotel on Disney World property is Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, part of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC). However, the most recent brand-new hotel is Disney’s Riviera Resort, which opened in December 2019.

Upcoming New Disney Hotels:

1. Disney’s Tower of Terror-Inspired Hotel (Cancelled) – Originally announced as a retro-futuristic hotel but was cancelled in 2022.
2. New DVC Expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – A new tower is under construction, expected to open in 2024.
3. Possible Future Developments – Disney has hinted at additional resorts, but no official announcements have been made yet.

For the latest updates, check Disney’s official website or news sources like WDWNT or Disney Parks Blog. Would you like details on any specific resort?